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Summary
The Austin City Council District 3 election is headed to a runoff between José Velásquez and Daniela Silva.
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Don't forget to vote! Election Day is on December 13th and early voting begins on December 1st.
Thought elections were over? Not yet!
The Austin City Council District 3 election is headed to a runoff. Keep scrolling to learn about the two candidates left –José Velásquez and Daniela Silva.
PS – District 3 is located in south/east Austin (and includes East Cesar Chavez and parts of South First and South Congress). You can figure out which Council district you live in here.
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Information and quotes for this guide come from original interviews with the candidates, the candidates’ websites, and the League of Women Voters guide.